When you shop at ARL's Animal House store, 100% of the proceeds provide care for the homeless pets at the ARL waiting for their forever home. Food, bedding, leash, collar, treats, gifts - we have it all!

If you do not have a place to stay cool, call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers open in Des Moines and Polk County. If you have pets, 2-1-1 operators can connect you with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) to make arrangements for your pets to be cared for as well.

The ARL reminds people to act immediately if they see a distressed animal outside or in an unattended car. In the city of Des Moines, residents can call ARL Animal Care & Control at (515) 283-4811. Residents outside of Des Moines can call their local law enforcement's non-emergency phone number.

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The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.Learn More About Us